US Bridges

Road over Beaver River

Good

Beaver County, Utah · 10 MI East of Beaver · Structure no. 040803000001014

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
1987 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Beaver River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Road over Beaver River in Beaver County, Utah. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 147 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesBeaver River
Location10 MI East of Beaver
RouteFederal Lands Road 40137
StateUtah
Coordinates38.26434, -112.49108
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (1987)
Projected traffic147 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Beaver River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Beaver River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Beaver River carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is Road over Beaver River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Beaver River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.